A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n

Program Goal: To support state and local programs that are a continuing source of innovation and educational improvement.

Objective
8.1 of 1: To encourage states to use flexibility authorities in ways that will increase student achievement.

Indicator 8.1.1 of 1: Improved student achievement: School districts that direct Title V funds to activities designated as strategic priorities by U. S. Department of Education will be more likely to achieve adequate yearly progress than those that use funds for all other activities. Strategic priorities include: (1) Those that support student achievement, enhance reading and math, (2) Those that improve the quality of teachers, (3) Those that ensure that schools are safe and drug free, (4) Those that promote access for all students.

Targets and Performance Data

Assessment of Progress

Sources and Data Quality

Percentage of LEAs targeting Title V funds to strategic activities.

Year

Actual Performance

Performance Targets

2003

88

999

2004

999

The percentage of LEAs meeting AYP

Year

Actual Performance

Performance Targets

LEAs that target Title V funds

LEAs that do not target Title V funds

LEAs that target Title V funds

LEAs that do not target Title V funds

2003

65

55

999

999

2004

999

999

Explanation: For the 2003 baseline year, 65% of LEA's that targeted Title V funds met AYP. This was compared to the sample of LEA's that did not target Title V funds, which showed only 55% of LEA's meeting AYP requirements. In FY 2004 we expect an increase of 5% in the % of LEA's meeting AYP.